Online shopping is soaring (as if you didn't know)

Brick and mortar stores are closing on nearly a daily basis. We have all seen companies like Blockbuster and Circuit City lose their wars to the online variations of their products. It isn’t just eBay and Amazon. Social sites like Groupon and Facebook are pushing online transactions, while other giants like Google and Apple are moving more products online than off.

This graphic by our friends at BuySellAds takes a long look at the Ascent of E-Commerce, exploring the history of buying and selling online. Knowing where we’ve been can help give clues about where we’re going. Click to enlarge.